C. Then gently move the pen up and down ten times between
position 1 and 2 as shown, so the glass ball moves from
one end of the cartridge to the other (see diagram C).
Repeat rolling and moving the pen until the liquid appears
white and cloudy.
For every following injection move the pen up and down between
positions 1 and 2 at least ten times until the liquid appears white and
cloudy.
After mixing, complete all the following steps of the injection right away. If
there is a delay, the insulin will need to be mixed again.
Wipe the rubber stopper with an alcohol swab.
Before you inject, there must be at least 12 units of insulin left in the cartridge to
make sure the remaining insulin is evenly mixed. If there are less than 12 units
left, use a new NovoLog
®
Mix 70/30 FlexPen
®
.
Attaching the needle
D. Remove the protective tab from a disposable needle.
Screw the needle tightly onto your NovoLog
®
Mix 70/30
FlexPen
®
. It is important that the needle is put on straight
(see diagram D).
Never place a disposable needle on your NovoLog
®
Mix 70/30
FlexPen
®
until you are ready to take your injection.
E. Pull off the big outer needle cap (see diagram E).
F. Pull off the inner needle cap and dispose of it (see diagram
F).